Associate HR Manager

The J.M. Smucker Company; Washington; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consumer goods company based in Washington is seeking a Category Leadership Manager. In this role, you will manage a team and build relationships with Walmart, delivering category growth strategies. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree, 5+ years of experience in the CPG industry, and strong leadership skills. This position offers opportunities to enhance category leadership capabilities and is essential for the company's growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in CPG industry in category management related roles.
• Track record of developing automated reporting tools and dashboards.
• Strong customer management and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Foster collaborative relationships with the buyer and planner teams at Walmart.
• Manage a team of 2 direct reports.
• Develop actionable insights to drive winning category growth.

Skills

Category advisor experience

People management experience

Strong communication skills

Proficient in using syndicated data (IRI, Nielsen)

Proficient in Walmart Retail Link

Creative thinking skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

JDA (Space planning)

Windows Excel

Data visualization software (Tableau)

Job description

Overview

Category Leadership Manager - Walmart. This role is responsible for leading the category advisor relationship inclusive of strategy development and modular execution for designated category at Walmart. This role will lead a team of two direct reports working directly with Walmart to deliver winning category growth strategies. It works closely with our internal Category Strategy and Shopper Insight teams and cross-functional partners to create analyses of the Category landscape and implement winning category growth strategies for Walmart.

Responsibilities

• Foster collaborative relationships with the buyer, planner, modular development, and replenishment teams at Walmart.
• Develop actionable insights and strategies to drive winning category growth for Walmart.
• Manage a team of 2 direct reports in support of delivering flawless category advisory execution.
• Be the omni-channel insights leader by integrating the digital shelf and omni-insights to drive optimal assortment and space recommendations for Walmart.
• Develop category performance scorecards and dashboards to evaluate sales distribution and category landscape activity.
• Employ space management and automation tools (Shelf IQ) to drive modular efficiencies and accuracy.
• Develop holistic omni-channel strategies by leveraging insights and analytics from industry-wide and retailer-specific data sources.
• Deliver flawless modular execution and provide thought leadership on category trends and growth strategies.
• Build influential category growth strategies by gathering and analyzing category, consumer, and market data from multiple sources (e.g., Luminate, IRI, Retail Link, shopper insights, sales data).
• Guide the team through adoption and implementation of best-in-class category tools and resources.

The Right Place for You

We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs and we support every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.

What we are looking for

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5+ years experience in CPG industry in category management related roles
• Category advisor experience
• People management experience
• Track record of developing automated reporting tools and dashboards to deliver industry-leading business intelligence
• Proficient in using syndicated data (IRI, Nielsen) and panel data
• Proficient in Walmart Retail Link and Luminate
• Specialized knowledge of JDA (Space planning), Windows Excel, and related software
• Ability to think creatively to develop new solutions that enhance category leadership capabilities
• Strong communication skills
• Proactive thought leadership on industry trends
• Strong customer management and project management skills

Additional skills and experience (not required)

• Proficient with 3rd party data analysis (NPD, Mintel, Kantar)
• Proficient with data visualization software (Tableau)

Learn more about working at Smucker

• Our Total Rewards Benefits Program
• Our Thriving Together Philosophy Supporting All Impacted by Our Business
• Our Continued Progress on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity